Whatever you do, don’t miss out on having some Cinco de Mayo fun. Just about every bar and many restaurants in town are celebrating the holiday. We’ve rounded up our five top picks with killer drinks and lively vibes. If we missed your favorite, let us know in the comments section below.

Gratis sips
You'll want to grab a seat on either of two patios, launching Friday, at River Oaks area’s Bosscat Kitchen + Libations. And what should you have in your hand? The special Cinco de Mayo Mexican-influenced whisky sour ($12) made with bourbon, ancho chile liqueur, fresh citrus, and frothy egg whites. Spicy-good flavors will give you reason to linger, and order seconds, especially since this drink is not only available at the bar all night, but also in free tastings (5-8 pm) provided by a global alcoholic beverages company in a traveling bar trailer parked out front.4310 Westheimer; 281-501-1187

Tacos and drinksEight Row Flint in the Heights is going big, opening its doors early at noon and offering a happy hour deal (12-6 pm) on tacos ($3), and a laundry list of drinks including Old Fashioned cocktails ($5) and house mules stirred with bourbon, peach vodka, clarified lime, passion fruit ($5). But that’s not all. The bar will also pour $5 frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas, $5 Palomas, and $3 Modelo Especial and Tecate beers all day long.1039 Yale St.; 832-767-4002